Analysis of translucency parameter and fluorescence intensity of 5 resin composite systems.

The natural outcome of dental composite restorations highly depends on the translucency of the enamel layer and fluorescence. This study aimed to evaluate the Translucency Parameter (TP) and Fluorescence Intensity (FI) of five different resin composite systems. Seven discs of each composite brand were prepared in a circular increasing thickness.

Finishing technique effect on strength of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two finishing techniques, glazing or polishing, in comparison with the as-cut condition, on the biaxial-flexural-strength (BFS) of a zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (ZLS). Cylinders were milled from CAD/CAM blocks and sliced to obtain disc-shaped specimens (ISO6872:2015). Polished and glazed specimens were processed following the manufacturer's instructions.

Influence of abrasive dentifrices on polymeric reconstructive material properties after simulated toothbrushing.

To assess the influence of dentifrices with different abrasiveness levels on the properties of dental reconstructive materials. Forty-eight cylinders were obtained from four polymeric materials, being two CAD/CAM acrylic resins (Ivotion-Dent and Ivotion-Base), one injected acrylic resin (IvoBase-Hydrid) and one light-cured resin composite (Empress Direct). Specimens were allocated to four subgroups for toothbrushing simulation according to the dentifrice relative dentin abrasivity (RDA) and silica content: (i) RDA 0 = 0%; (ii) RDA 50 = 3%; (iii) RDA 100 = 10%; and (iv) RDA 120 = 25%.

Employing Indirect Adenosine 2 Receptors (AR) to Enhance Osseointegration of Titanium Devices: A Pre-Clinical Study.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of dipyridamole, an indirect adenosine 2A receptors (AR), on the osseointegration of titanium implants in a large, translational pre-clinical model. Sixty tapered, acid-etched titanium implants, treated with four different coatings ((i) Type I Bovine Collagen (control), (ii) 10 μM dipyridamole (DIPY), (iii) 100 μM DIPY, and (iv) 1000 μM DIPY), were inserted in the vertebral bodies of 15 female sheep (weight ~65 kg). Qualitative and quantitative analysis were performed after 3, 6, and 12 weeks in vivo to assess histological features, and percentages of bone-to-implant contact (%BIC) and bone area fraction occupancy (%BAFO).

Single geometry abutment for narrow and extra-narrow implant systems: Survival and failure modes.

The use of identical prosthetic components for all implant diameters could reduce the production costs by companies and the complexity of component selection for the clinician and his team. However, it would imply in reduction of thickness of the cervical walls of tapered internal connection implants, which could compromise the reliability of narrow and extra-narrow implants. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the probability of survival and failure modes of extra-narrow implant systems with the same internal diameter as standard-diameter implants using the same prosthetic components.

Manufacturing and characterization of a 3D printed lithium disilicate ceramic via robocasting: A pilot study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to manufacture and to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of the Lithium disilicate (LiOSi) ceramic structures fabricated using additive manufacturing (3D printing).

Methods: LiOSi samples were divided into (n = 30/group): SM (subtractively manufactured) and AR (additive/robocasting). For the AR group, LiOSi powder was combined with ammonium polyacrylate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and polyelectrolyte to create a colloidal gel, which was then used for printing.

Minimal tooth preparation for posterior monolithic ceramic crowns: Effect on the mechanical behavior, reliability and translucency.

Objective: Despite the increased use of monolithic crowns, their performance has yet to be determined when the minimal tooth preparation (MTP) principle is considered. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of MTP on the mechanical behavior, reliability and translucency of posterior monolithic ceramic crowns.

Methods: Dentin analogues were machined using two preparation designs (0.

Analysis of the color matching of universal resin composites in anterior restorations.

Objective: To evaluate color matching of universal composite restorations performed in anterior teeth using two evaluation methods.

Materials And Methods: Sixty class III preparations were made on denture central incisors with different shades (A1-A3) and restored with multishade (Tetric Evoceram, Filtek Universal, and TPH Spectra Universal) and single-shade (Omnichroma) universal composites (n = 5). For photographic analysis, a digital photograph of each specimen was taken under standardized set-up.

Aging resistant ZTA composite for dental applications: Microstructural, optical and mechanical characterization.

Objective: To synthesize a zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) composite with 70% alumina reinforced by 30% zirconia for dental applications and to characterize its microstructure and optical properties for comparison with the isolated counterpart materials and a first-generation 3Y-TZP.

Methods: Disc-shaped specimens were divided in four groups (n = 70/material): (1) 3YSB-E (first generation 3Y-TZP), (2) Zpex (second generation 3Y-TZP), (3) alumina, and (4) ZTA-Zpex 70/30. After synthesis, ceramic powders were pressed, and green-body samples sintered following a predetermined protocol.

Practice-Based Clinical Evaluation of Dental Implants Placed with Immediate or Delayed Loading Protocols: One-Year Follow-Up.

We evaluate bone remodeling and prostheses survival of immediately provisionalized with occlusal loading and delayed loading (DL) single implants placed in the posterior region after 1-yr follow-up in dental practices. Included in the study are patients selected to receive one regular implant (4 × 10 mm) for single tooth replacement in healed ridge sockets in the mandible and maxilla. Implants are immediately loaded or delayed functionally loaded with metal ceramic crowns, depending on peak insertion torque value.

Effect of aging and testing method on bond strength of CAD/CAM fiber-reinforced composite to dentin.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the outcomes of shear (S) and microtensile (μT) bond strength tests of CAD/CAM fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) to dentin. Aging with either fatigue or thermocycling were conducted for comparison with baseline microtensile group.

Methods: CAD/CAM FRC (Trinia, Bicon LLC, Boston, USA) blocks were milled to 3-mm diameter cylinders for shear and to blocks (5×5×5mm) for μT.